Hello, Fortunately, treatment usually doesn't mean a hospital stay or a long, uncomfortable recovery. Wearing compression stockings all day is often the first approach to try before moving on to other treatments. Sclerotherapy. In this procedure, your doctor injects small- and medium-sized varicose veins with a solution that scars and closes those veins. Doctors are using new technology in laser treatments to close off smaller varicose veins and spider veins.